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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/methods-guidance-tests-metaanalysis/methods
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January 01, 2016 - A 1999 systematic review
3
on the accuracy of MSU crystal analysis in synovial
fluid13 concluded … that MSU analysis had poor sensitivity,
specificity, and reproducibility. … assesses the
evidence that practitioner type may affect the outcomes
of MSU analysis. … A diagnostic
rule for acute gouty arthritis in primary care without joint fluid
analysis. … Analysis of synovial inflammatory
markers to differ infectious from gouty arthritis.
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April 30, 2014 - Peer Reviewer #5 Methods The choice of odds-ratio as the unit of analysis is acceptable. … stratified analysis). … The
network analysis is presented in detail but is not a valid comparison. … We have removed the recommendation for
decision analysis or decision aids. … A statistical reviewer has reviewed the
analysis methods.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nt_docs/1002-nonpharmacologic-treatment-topic-brief.pdf
June 03, 2024 - Risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder in pregnant and
postpartum women: a meta-analysis. … writing intervention for women's PTSD,
depression, anxiety and stress related to pregnancy: A meta-analysis … The effect of music, massage, yoga and exercise on antenatal
depression: A meta-analysis. … Traditional Chinese acupuncture and postpartum depression:
A systematic review and meta-analysis. … OR IPD OR PMA OR Network meta-analysis OR Review of
reviews):RT WHERE CD FROM 01/08/2019 TO 01/08/2022
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-tympanostomy_research-protocol.pdf
September 02, 2016 - Deviations from the protocol’s analysis plan may be suggestive of selective
analysis reporting. … ), or a
change in statistical significance (by meta-analysis). … Detecting and adjusting for small-study
effects in meta-analysis. … Meta-analysis, funnel plots and sensitivity analysis. Biostatistics.
2000 Sep;1(3):247-62. … A sensitivity analysis for publication bias in systematic
reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cardiac-defibrillators/abstract
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May 17, 2018 - Random-effects meta-analysis of inconsistent
effects: a time for change. … But not as much as a
sensitivity analysis would. … The
network meta-analysis results must be interpreted with
caution as indicated in the report. … ) on
the validity of the
network meta-
analysis. … (or of
diagnostics) on
the validity of the
network meta-
analysis.
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October 08, 2025 - Intention-to-Treat Analysis? Post-Randomization Exclusions? Outcomes
Prespecified? … Yes Yes Yes Yes No/No No No Yes Fair
Desjardins, 2020 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No/No Yes; full analysis
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November 18, 2023 - Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Post Hysterectomy
Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. … with trial sequential analysis. … BOPv1U
Review and Meta-Analysis. AANA J. 2023;91(6):455-463.
49. … and trial sequential analysis. … Technical Experts do not conduct analysis or contribute to the writing of the report.
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May 29, 2025 - Yes/No/Unclear Was intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis conducted? … For yes: ≤20% overall from randomization to analysis. … No' or 'unclear' for randomization, allocation, overall loss to follow up or differential LTFU, ITT analysis
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March 29, 2012 - This type of design is described as a
“per protocol” analysis. … Odds ratios for
mediation analysis for a dichotomous outcome. … Bias formulas for sensitivity
analysis for direct and indirect effects. … Myth, confusion, and science of causal
analysis [Unpublished Manuscript]. … Useful methods for sensitivity
analysis of observational studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nephropathy-contrast-induced_clinician.pdf
August 01, 2016 - c Twenty-three studies were included in the meta-analysis. … d Seventeen studies were included in the meta-analysis. … or qualitative
synthesis of studies when meta-analysis was not performed:
⬇ = decreased; ⬆ = increased … e One study included in this meta-analysis compared a statin + sodium
bicarbonate + IV saline versus … f Three studies were included in the meta-analysis.
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April 01, 2022 - (meta-analysis performed if new evidence was large relative to the
studies in the original meta-analysis … ); consistency in findings between the new studies and the
original meta-analysis (meta-analysis performed … / or systematic review/ or meta-analysis as topic/ or "meta analysis (topic)"/
or "systematic review … A Meta-Analysis of
Randomized Control Trials. … Meta-Analysis Evidence Tables
Appendix G. Quality Assessment
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nt_docs/cervical-degenerative-topic-brief.pdf
March 01, 2023 - Selective laminectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a
comparative analysis with laminoplasty … Headache relief is maintained 7 years after
anterior cervical spine surgery: post hoc analysis from … The Effect of ACDF or Arthroplasty on Cervicogenic Headaches: a Post Hoc
Analysis of a Prospective, … A
systematic review and meta-analysis. … Cervical disc arthroplasty versus anterior cervical
discectomy and fusion: a meta-analysis of rates
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March 10, 2010 - Methods Adding NNT or NNH to the analysis may make it better to understand
the effect. … While
the authors should be applauded for their meticulous and exhaustive
data collection analysis, … Maybe
sensitivity analysis could help here.
Thank you for this comment. … Results In this analysis, ACEI or ARB did not reduce the incidence of Afib. … The prior mentioned meta-analysis differs
from our report in several notable ways.
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June 22, 2017 - REML is one of the preferred methods
for meta-analysis. … Direct factor
Xa inhibitors (FXaI) were not available at
the time of the pooled analysis. … Peer
Reviewer #4
Results Page 37, subgroup analysis: p < 0.03? P
<0.20? … If this is mislabeled, then the
analysis of Mechanical vs. … The network meta-analysis is
especially useful.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/omega-3-maternity_executive.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Forest plots
were provided for random effects meta-analysis. … An alternative method for meta-analysis.
Biometrical Journal. 1999;41(8):901-16. … Robust variance estimation for
random effects meta-analysis. … Computational Statistics &
Data Analysis. 2006;50(12):3681-701.
14. … Confidence intervals
for the overall effect size in random-effects meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-2.pdf
February 01, 2018 - • Recognize common measures of association for meta-analysis
(e.g., risk difference, odds ratio … Learning Objective
Outcomes and effect measures
• Methods for meta-analysis depend on the outcome … to calculate binary effect sizes
will be published and the data can be analyzed using
statistical analysis … • The data needed for analysis can be presented in this
way:
Binary outcomes
• Every effort should … • The selection of the preferred relative effect measure depends on
the specific meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stent-clopidogrel-practice_research.pdf
March 01, 2009 - Landmark Analyses Based on Clopidogrel Use
Landmark analysis is a form of survival analysis that classifies … For the 12-month landmark analysis,
patients with PCI procedures occurring after July 31, 2004 were … Limitations
There are two important caveats to this analysis. … Statistical analysis: Eisenstein, Anstrom, Shaw, Tuttle. … Analysis of survival by tumor response.
Journal of Clinical Oncology
1983;1:710-719.
13.
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January 01, 2024 - Reducing Telemetry Use Is Safe: A Retrospective Analysis of Rapid Response Team and Code Events After … Secondary outcomes in the meta-analysis included inhospital mortality and hospital length of stay. … Systematic review and meta-analysis of primary studies. … Three studies were included in the meta-analysis for rapid response team activations and there were a … Three studies were included in the meta-analysis for transfer to intensive care unit with a total of